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We love visiting schools! Contact us to schedule an author visit, or feel
free to incorporate these activities yourself.
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Pre-reading
What are some things you like to do with your friends?
What is your favorite thing to do at the playground?
If Mouse and Elephant go to the playground, what do you think will be their favorite thing to do together? |
Read Hop! Plop!
What ended up being Mouses favorite ?
Why was Mouse happy at the end? Why was Elephant happy?
Can you name a friend who is special to you? Why do you like that friend?
Do you have a friend who has done something nice for you, and if so, what?
Have you ever done anything very nice for a friend? How did it make you feel?
Have you ever had a friend that was very different from you? Discuss.
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Compare Hop! Plop! to one of these great friendship stories:
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A Splendid Friend, Indeed
by Suzanne Bloom
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The Giving Tree
by Shel Silverstein
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Too Many Frogs
by Sandy Asher
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The Spiffiest Giant in Town
by Julia Donaldson
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Distribute Favorite Friend Handout
Who or what is your favorite? (friend? activity? place? etc)
Draw a picture of your favorite.
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Extensions
Make a card for a friend telling him/her why they are special to you.
Make your favorite snack and share it with a friend.
Make a friendship bracelet and surprise a friend with this unexpected gift.
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